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The World's most expensive
Diamond jewelry
1. Hope Diamond
$250 million
The Hope Diamond is not only the most expensive diamond jewelry in the world but also one of the most famous jewels all over the globe. This elegant and rare blue diamond costs around $250 million. It weighs about 45.52 carats, which is very exceptional.
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The Hope Diamond dated back four centuries ago in India and it was handed down to many well-known people. It was even stolen in 1791 and was recut. It was named “Hope” as it appeared in a gem collection catalog owned by a London banking family in 1839. After that, it went through many owners. The last owner of this precious stone was Harry Winston, a New York gem merchant. He donated the Hope Diamond to the National Museum of Natural History in Washington in 1958, where it is now in the display.
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2. Pink Star
$71.2 million
The Pink Star diamond ring was sold at Sotheby’s auction for $71.2 million. This diamond jewelry became the costliest jewel ever sold in a sale. The Pink Star, also referred to as Steinmetz Pink, has this flawless pink diamond that weighs 59.6 carats. It originated in Africa in 1999 and had around 132.5 carats before it was cut.
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3. Oppenheimer Blue
$57.5 million
The Oppenheimer Blue diamond was the most expensive gem ever sold in an auction before the Pink Star grabbed the title. It was sold at Christie’s auction for $57.5 million. It weighs around 14.62 carats. It first belonged to Sir Philip Oppenheimer, who was a member of the Oppenheimer family who managed the De Beers Mining Company and the Diamond Trading Company from 1929 to 2012.
4. L'Incomparable
$55 million
This classic diamond necklace has the largest internally flawless diamond in the world and is the most expensive chain all over the globe. The L’Incomparable diamond necklace consists of a 407.48-carat diamond and 230 carats of smaller diamonds. It costs around $55 million.
Source: Photo via The Jewellery Editor
5. Blue Moon of Josephine
$48.4 million
The Blue Moon of Josephine is a 12.03-carat blue diamond ring that originated in the Cullinan mine in South Africa in 2014. It was bought by Joseph Lau, a Hong Kong billionaire and collector, at an auction for $48.4 million. It got its name after Joseph’s daughter, Josephine.
Source: Photo via The Telegraph
6. Graff Pink
$46.2 million
The Graff Pink is a pink diamond ring that weighs about 24.78 carats and was initially owned by Harry Winston. The jeweler Laurence Graff bought it at auction for $46.2 million.
Source: Photo via The Jewellery Editor
7. Perfect Pink
$23.2 million
The Perfect Pink diamond ring is priced at $23.2 million. It has a perfect cut, color, and clarity, hence its name. It is a 14.23-carat intense pink diamond that is very beautiful and enchanting.
Source: Photo via The Most Expensive Journal
8. Heart of the Ocean
$20 million
Harry Winston fashioned the Heart of the Ocean diamond necklace, which was once worn in the Oscars. It is a 15-carat blue diamond and priced at $20 million. The Heart of the Ocean necklace is one of the most expensive necklaces in the world.
